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Dr. Weller vs Dr. Marks

Make an informed decision based on verified clinical facts. See which doctor spends more time listening in the exam room and charges fair prices aligned with standard insurance baselines.

Doctor Option ANPI: 1013278084

Dr. William Weller, M.D.

Hand Surgery ยท Southaven, MS

Consultation Time33 minIn-Depth (30-40 mins)
Markup Level3.41xModerate Markup
Annual Visits1,638Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Thorough Listener

~33 min face-time

Consistently devotes longer face-to-face evaluations. Ideal for complex medical concerns, multiple symptoms, or patients who value comprehensive discussion without feeling rushed.

How is appointment length calculated?

Visit durations reflect official documentation standards for Evaluation and Management (E/M) office billing codes (CPT 99202 through 99215).

Physicians who bill higher-level comprehensive visits (such as 99214 and 99215) consistently spend 30 to 45 minutes reviewing complex records and discussing care plans, whereas routine refill clinics predominantly bill briefer level 2 and 3 codes.

Doctor Option BNPI: 1659533412

Dr. Tyler Marks, MD

Hand Surgery ยท Tupelo, MS

Consultation Time35 minIn-Depth (30-40 mins)
Markup Level3.48xModerate Markup
Annual Visits9,524Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Thorough Listener

~35 min face-time

Consistently devotes longer face-to-face evaluations. Ideal for complex medical concerns, multiple symptoms, or patients who value comprehensive discussion without feeling rushed.

How is appointment length calculated?

Visit durations reflect official documentation standards for Evaluation and Management (E/M) office billing codes (CPT 99202 through 99215).

Physicians who bill higher-level comprehensive visits (such as 99214 and 99215) consistently spend 30 to 45 minutes reviewing complex records and discussing care plans, whereas routine refill clinics predominantly bill briefer level 2 and 3 codes.

๐ŸŽฏ Patient Verdict: Key Differences at a Glance

Face-to-Face Patient Listening:

Dr. Marks averages 2 more minutes per appointment than Dr. Weller. If you prioritize extensive discussion and question time, Dr. Marks offers a more unhurried experience.

Pricing & Out-of-Pocket Risk:

Dr. Weller has a lower billing markup (3.41x vs. 3.48x). Patients with high deductibles or out-of-network coverage will likely incur lower balance bills with Dr. Weller.

Shared Clinical Procedures & Charges Comparison

Procedure DescriptionDr. Weller ChargeDr. Marks ChargeStandard Baseline
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$6
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$116
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$44
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$150
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$33
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$101
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$82
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$37